Legally Recognized
IT Professional Designation
The I.S.P. designation validates experienced IT professionals through recognized standards of professionalism, ethics, knowledge and industry experience.
Legally Recognized
IT Professional Designation
The I.S.P. designation validates experienced IT professionals through recognized standards of professionalism, ethics, knowledge and industry experience.
Apply for the only IT designation recognized by law* in Canada (I.S.P), and internationally accredited IP3P designation (ITCP) today!
Have your University of College IT programs reviewed and accredited by CIPS today! Graduates from CIPS Accredited programs receive the AITP designation!
IT Skills Assessment and Career Planning!
Assess your current IT skills with the international SFIA framework, set career goals, identify skills gaps, and create an action plan to develop target skills!
About Us: The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) is Canada’s Association of IT Professionals. Since 1958, CIPS has supported the advancement of the technology profession through professional certification, ethics, accountability, accreditation of IT programs, professional development, and industry leadership. CIPS certifies experienced IT professionals, helping strengthen professionalism, credibility, and trust within Canada’s technology sector. CIPS Membership also provides access to professional development, webinars, events, networking, and a national community of technology professionals across Canada.
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- CIPS On Demand Webinar: How IT Leaders Are Actually Using AI to Improve Operations Today
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- CIPS Member Blog: “Architecture as Institutional Memory: Why Organizations Keep Revisiting the Same Technology Decisions”
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